Tennessee vs. Akron - Sept. 22, 2012

Six-year-old Xavier Masey reaches for the General Robert Neyland statue outside of Neyland Stadium with his father, Jeremy Masey, before the game between Tennessee and Akron on Saturday. Xavier turns seven on Monday and received a trip to his first football game at UT as an early present. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)

Knoxville News Sentinel

Bobby Williams from Knoxville cooks burgers and dogs on the top of G10 parking garage Saturday, Sep. 22, 2012 before the Tennessee vs. Akron game. Williams, left, Sam Hamblen and several other friends have been tailgating together for at least 8 years. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)

UT senior cheerleader Claire Barker, center, helps lead young fans in a cheer at the fan zone on the UT campus before the game between Tennessee and Akron on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)

Former player Lester McClain, is honored as the Legend of the Game before the start of the Tennessee Akron game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday. McClain became the first African-American player to wear an orange jersey and first in the SEC to see significant playing time. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)

UT head coach Derek Dooley calls for a time out and talks to defensive coordinator Sal Sunsari, right, during the game against Akron at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)

Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Steven Fowlkes (90) calls for fans to make noise on a third down against Akron at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AMY SMOTHERMAN BURGESS/NEWS SENTINEL)